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City have remarkably allowed their opponents

just six shots on target this season. they have done it by getting lots of bodies around the ball. When out of possession, Guardiola’s players are relentless. they swallow up the opposition to win the ball back and then they restart their passing cycle all over again, time after time. City have had the most possession in the Premier League this season, averaging 67.5 per cent. they’ve failed to score in two of their five games, however, which is as many as in their previous 30. to score against Chelsea represents one of football’s greatest challenges. the Blues have kept 15 clean sheets under thomas tuchel, more than any other side since the German took charge. And they haven’t yet conceded from open play in the Premier League this season. tuchel’s side defend with a block of seven: a back three, a midfield two and wing-backs who drop to create a defensive wall which is as effective as the thames Barrier! What tuchel (left) has achieved in such a short space of time is nothing short of amazing. City must reaffirm their standing as last season’s champions and make themselves this campaign’s favourites with a win today.

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